Home Hospice Denver
Centennial, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061506)
CMS process measure: 98.63 (state average 96.4 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (303) 561-5193 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 79% would definitely recommend Home Hospice Denver, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS's CAHPS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 98.63 is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Home Hospice Denver serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Centennial, Colorado, in Arapahoe County.
Yes, Home Hospice Denver is Medicare-certified (CCN 061506, since 1985). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Hospice Denver is a non-profit hospice serving Centennial, Colorado and the surrounding Arapahoe County area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 1985 (CCN 061506), meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare's oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure beyond these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Home Hospice Denver scored 98.63, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that 61.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 10, based on the same published dataset. Where a measure is not shown here, it may be because CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
Home Hospice Denver's service area covers 86 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Centennial office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Home Hospice Denver is Medicare-certified (CCN 061506, certified since 1985), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Home Hospice Denver, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 98.63, which is above the Colorado state average of 96.40.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Home Hospice Denver serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Centennial, Colorado, in Arapahoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Hospice Denver is a non-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't determine quality by itself, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 1985.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify where care is delivered; contact Home Hospice Denver at (303) 561-5193 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Home Hospice Denver directly at (303) 561-5193 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership — all of which are covered here using CMS Care Compare data; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (303) 561-5193.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Home Hospice Denver directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061506?state=CO to confirm current CMS-reported details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.